FREN 341 - Introduction to the History of French Literature I

(3 units) CO12

Comprehensive view of French literature and its major genres and authors, from its beginnings through the 18th century. Emphasis on historical background, textual analysis, and discussion of pertinent ethical issues.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 305.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify key literary figures and movements in each of the four centuries covered in this course.
2. identify the ethical issues and principles (including their historical and social contexts) found in the texts listed above under “Topics related to this Core Objective.”
3. critically analyze, both in written and oral form, the texts discussed in this course.
4. articulate what makes a particular course of action ethically defensible or indefensible when examining a character’s actions and/or decisions.

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